Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 23, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Mikayla A. Bragg, 21, of Longview, Wash., died Dec. 21 in Khowst province, Afghanistan. She was assigned to the 201st Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Announces Nearly $43 Million in Race to the Top Competition
Federal Funding Award to Advance K-12 Reforms, Improve Student Achievement and Boost Science Technology Engineering, Math (STEM) Learning Across Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 23, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced Illinois earned a $42.8 million federal grant under the U.S. Department of Education’s Race to the Top (RTTT) program to help bolster[Read More…]
Statement From Governor Quinn on Federal Agreement To Extend Unemployment Benefits
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today released the following statement praising a deal reached by Congress to extend unemployment benefits. ”I would like to commend Congress for reaching an agreement to extend unemployment benefits. This will ensure that individuals who are looking for work will continue to receive the[Read More…]
Vice President Biden Announces New Chairman for the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)-December 23, 2011. Today, Vice President Biden announced that Kathleen S. Tighe will chair the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board (RATB), replacing Earl Devaney, who will retire on December 31st, 2011. “Under Earl Devaney’s leadership, the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board became a model for government oversight – ensuring[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Passage of the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act, December 23, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 23, 2011 – 1:25 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I know you’re all looking forward to spending time with their families over the holidays, but we did have one last piece of business to finish up. I said it was critical for Congress not to go[Read More…]
NRC Approves Rule to Certify Amended AP1000 Reactor Design
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 22, 2011. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has voted to approve a rule certifying an amended version of Westinghouse’s AP1000 reactor design for use in the United States. The amended certification, which will be incorporated into the NRC’s regulations, will be valid for 15 years. “The Commission is able[Read More…]
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Gives Early Christmas Gift to Industry
WASHINGTON D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2011. Today the Nuclear Regulatory Commission voted to approve the final rule for the Westinghouse AP1000 design. The Commission voted to approve the design despite the fact that Dr. John Ma, one of Commission’s longest-serving staff, warned that the reactor’s containment, a structure which serves as[Read More…]
Iraq: UN Envoy Strongly Condemns Deadly Bomb Blasts in Baghdad
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 December 2011. The United Nations envoy for Iraq has strongly condemned today’s bomb attacks that caused a large number of deaths and injuries in the capital, Baghdad, and urged all of the country’s leaders to unite and bring the violence to an end. “These horrendous crimes being committed[Read More…]
Philippines: UN and Partners Appeal for Additional $28 Million to Help Storm Victims
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 December 2011. The United Nations and its humanitarian partners are seeking an additional $28.6 million to what was already requested earlier this month to support victims of the Sendong tropical storm in southern Philippines. The emergency revision of the Philippines (Mindanao) Humanitarian Action Plan 2012 aims to provide[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Payroll Tax Cut, Dec. 22, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2011 – 1:00 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Please have a seat. Good afternoon to all of you. Merry Christmas. Happy holidays. We’ve been doing everything we can over the last few weeks to make sure that 160 million working Americans aren’t hit with[Read More…]
